Attendance Officer

Title : Attendance Officer

Start Date : September 2, 2025

End Date : June 26, 2026

Position Type : Temporary

Position Open To : Internal and External Applicants

Posting Overview : 

Reporting to the System Coordinator of Alternative and Continuing Education, the Attendance Officer will assist school administrators with implementing the expectations for school attendance as outlined in section 21 of the Education Act.

The Attendance Officer will:
• promote positive student attendance as a component of student achievement and wellbeing;
• act on re-engagement, proactive, and prolonged absence student attendance referrals from the schools; 
• make family home visits, as required;
• support schools in understanding the student attendance procedures in the Enrolment Register Instructions;
• work collaboratively with school administrators, parents, and students participating in student re-engagement planning meetings;
• work as part of the student re-engagement team;
• other duties as assigned by the System Coordinator of Alternative and Continuing Education.

This position requires regular travel throughout Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent.

Qualifications/Experience :

• minimum three year college diploma; Social Work emphasis or Child Youth Worker; 
• related education & experience with social behavioural intervention;
• knowledge of the student attendance expectations and procedures in the Enrollment Register Instructions;
• knowledge of community organizations that support youth and families in need.

• experience with supporting youth and families who experience social difficulties; 
• experience in a social services or community agency setting; 
• experience working with diverse communities is an asset; 
• experience working with Indigenous and Mennonite communities; 
• good working knowledge of Microsoft Office; 
• excellent written and verbal communication skills; 
• excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
• access to reliable transportation as daily travel throughout the district will be required.

Temporary, CUPE 10 month, 40 hours/week
Level 6 - $33.52 - $35.47/hour

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume before 4:00 p.m. on the posting closing date. Applications will only be accepted through our online process. Inquiries can be directed to Human Resources at 519-336-1530 x 31322.

All applicants will receive a confirmation email.  If you do not receive one, please contact Apply to Education directly prior to the deadline date and time. 

The Lambton Kent District School Board is committed to supporting inclusive and equitable learning and work environments for all. Through our recruitment and selection process, we strive to provide a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

The LKDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.). In compliance with the A.O.D.A., the Lambton Kent District School Board will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.